Cunard, the luxury cruise line owned by Carnival Corporation, is partnering with a travel tech startup to offer unusual and curated recommendations from locals in each port it visits.

The agreement with Cool Cousin gives Cunard passengers access to 200 destination guides created by residents in those cities, with tips on things such as restaurants, art galleries, coffee shops, retail outlets and more.

Passengers can download the guides 15 days before sailing to begin planning their shore experiences.

“The Cunard customer is becoming ever more curious and adventurous, seeking authentic recommendations. These guides are powered by locals, which makes it easier for our guests to seek out unique experiences in every destination they visit,” says Sam Cole, Cunard’s shore experiences director.

In addition to the download option, guests get access to printed versions of the guides once on board.

“We are delighted to be working with Cunard to help their guests unlock unforgettable local experiences in hundreds of ports across the globe,” says Callum Hale-Thomson, Cool Cousin's vice president of business development.

“By leveraging machine learning, AI and the power of local knowledge, our dynamic sourcing engine identifies the best places to eat, drink and explore in each port, providing guests with a curated guide delivered straight to their mobile device.”